Negligence alleged in death of two pregnant women at Bihar’s Jamui hospital
Two pregnant women died at Jamui Sadar Hospital in Bihar following allegations of medical negligence and the absence of doctors on duty. Family members protested the deaths, prompting a visit from local MLA Shreyasi Singh.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical gaps in public healthcare infrastructure and accountability in rural India.
Two pregnant women died on Sunday (October 4, 2026) in Bihar’s Jamui Sadar Hospital due to the unavailability of doctors. The family members accused the doctors of negligence and staged a protest by placing the bodies at the hospital’s main gate.
There was tension after Bihar Minister and Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh went to the hospital and slammed the hospital management, the video of which went viral.
In both cases, the family members alleged that the female doctor on duty was absent and that timely medical treatment was not provided. One woman died before delivery, while the other died after an operation.
The angry family members placed the bodies at the hospital’s main gate and demanded action against the responsible doctors.
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